New services to support learning and development

05/25/2011 15:58:00

Dear Colleagues

I am writing to give you an update on the latest service on offer.

I am currently piloting the use of an on-line mentoring/coaching service to support new or existing learning programmes.

I have already used the approach for management coaching with great success and now have developed the approach for health and social care learning

What is it ?

The approach uses an on-line secure coaching website called JigsawBox developed by Nicola Bird. The JigsawBox allows me as a solo coach to develop a programme of on line learning that is unique.As the coach I correspond directly with the coachee/participant, however the programme is driven by the learner. The questions and materials (video downloads, pdfs etc) are on the site in modules and the coachee works through them getting feedback and support from myself.

Why is this an important approach?

The use of JigsawBox will provide a very valuable alternative to traditional elearning approaches as participants:

Get a response from myself not an automated message!
It allows real dialogue between coach and coachee (participant)
It offers an opportunity to explore practice issues
Questions are designed with you as commissioners so meets your requirements or competencies for example it can link to the "National Competency Framework for Safeguarding Adults "
It can be used as pre work so that participants come to the training room prepared.
It can be used as post work to check out learning and...
IT'S A COST EFFECTIVE APPROACH
The coachee/participant can print off their responses for use in their CPD portfolios

How does the approach work?

I subscribe to the JigsawBox and develop the materials with you as commissioners.(However there is nothing stopping an organisation purchasing a licence themselves and running their own system- just follow the links at the bottom of the newsletter)

The participants/coachees log on creating their own password, only I can see what they have written after they have submitted it. We agree at the outset what information will be shared etc. The learning can be as many or few modules as we agree.

In addition for each programme a forum can be created for learners to link up together on line.

What about costs?

As always I am very competitive with minimal charges for development and then a cost per person based the length of the programme.

Prices range from £10 per person for a programme that would take a participant half and hour to an hour complete.

Where the mentoring is combined with a training event I am delivering, this approach can be included in a negotiated daily fee.

Want to try it ?

I have set up a demonstration model for you with just five questions so that you can see the potential. (It does of course require access to the internet)

The demo includes use of video however the modules can be purely questions, there is no requirement to use audio/visual in the modules.

follow this link:

https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/Marion Dakin Assoc/3570/770

A third of the way down the opening page create your user name and password

then take a look at the modules- send me a comment and I'll respond.

if you prefer just to buy your own license click on the image.

I look forward to hearing from you as I am sure you will recognise the potential for your own organisations.

Marion

mariondakinassoc@btinternet.com

What's coming up in September

08/25/2010 21:25:00

Hello Everyone

I thought I would let you know what's new for September.

We are currently working on some exciting new projects.

To make learning more accessible to those of you who really value your own development we have an on-line Trainers Training course.

What's really great about this is that you will be able to do much of it from the comfort of your own computer.You'll get personal coaching from me via the site,and you'll get voice coaching from my co trainer.You will be able to watch video clips of training techniques and upload video clips of yourself, either practicing or doing live training.So what could be better than your own personal coach for training ? More about this in my next blog.

For personal, corporate and public customers we are continuing to develop short E learning Packages.These are a great way to help you develop your knowledge and approach. Initially we are working on topics relevant to health and social care. The first will be the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

We continue to run our innovative theatre workshopsfor our corporate customers. We are always developing new scenarios. These are a brilliant way to learn! Tell us if you like that style of learning and vote in our quick poll.

What else have we been doing? - I am really pleased to say I was accredited as an International Trainer at the end of June through ITS

On the website you will also find a "thought for the day"- why not take a look and get inspired.

And if you are stressed why not visit my de-stress page and take a minute to chill out!

Watch out for the next blog with details of the on line training course for individuals. Until then enjoy all the learning life presents to you.

Marion

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